World Cosplay Summit

Name: World Cosplay Summit
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Nagoya

The World Cosplay Summit took place in Nagoya, Japan, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The annual cultural event features cosplay performances, a grand parade, and international competitions with participants representing 41 countries.

Date: Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Location: Nagoya

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Event summary

Highlights

Grand cosplay parade
International competition with participants from 41 countries
Costume and character performance showcases

The World Cosplay Summit is an annual cosplay cultural event held in Nagoya, Japan. The 2026 edition ran as a three-day event from July 31 to August 2, featuring participants from around the world who showcase costumes and performances inspired by manga, animation, video games, and other popular culture.

The event includes a grand parade and international competitions where participants from 41 countries are judged on costume craftsmanship, dramatic performance, and character recreation. It is recognized as one of Japan’s largest cosplay gatherings.

The available source also notes that the summit is planned to move from summer to November starting in 2027 due to concerns about extreme heat, but this schedule change does not apply to the 2026 edition.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Nagoya; www.malaymail.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Nagoya

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